The Pink Cottage

The boutique upstairs suite of The Pink Cottage is tranquil and cosy with a traditional vintage interior style that's just intriguing.

We aim to make each guest feel completely pampered.

It has breath-taking sea views and a private secluded and sheltered Secret Garden to unwind in!

The Pink Cottage is situated on a stunning rural headland walk that leads to Blackhead Lighthouse & a coastal path which meanders along to the Victorian town of Whitehead in Northern Ireland.

Ideal for guests who want to journey along the rugged Causeway Coast, with the spectacular Gobbins Cliff Path and its suspension bridges 5mins away.

Other treats on this magnificent coast worth exploring include the UNESCO world heritage site of the Giant’s Causeway, a staircase-like geological feature, also Game of Thrones film locations, rope bridges, fishing villages all on this coastal drive straight from our pink front door!

A few minutes walk along our lane is an 18 hole golf course, Whitehead Golf Club, where guests are made very welcome if they wish to play or just use the restaurant.

Or, if you simply want to relax, unwind and rejuvenate... its perfect.

The original part of the cottage was built around 400 years ago, so we are told. It has lots of original charm, in particular the head height....some doorways are a little small, so mind your head!

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The Pink Cottage boutique upstairs suite


The boutique upstairs suite of The Pink Cottage is tranquil and cosy with a traditional vintage interior style that's just intriguing.


We aim to make each guest feel...

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Relax

The large living area is where you can sit and relax and just gaze out the window at the sea view, or read a good book.

There's a comfy sofa with cosy throws to recline on while gazing or reading.

There's a writing bureau, should you want to do some work, or send an old fashioned letter! Oh, if you do, you can post it in the red letterbox just outside, daily collections.

There are some board games like the old favourite Scrabble and a small, but growing collection of books

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Dine

The large living area with TV also incorporates a little dining area.

You'll find a fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle along with utensils and chopping board. Plates, bowls, glasses and wine and Prosecco glasses are supplied too.

All this is so you can easily prepare and heat food and dine-in, if you wish!*

If you love good coffee there's local ground coffee and a cafetiere. And for tea lovers there's a little selection, including loose leaf tea and an infuser teapot for the perfect brew!

Use the fridge to chill beer, wine or Prosecco, so you can relax and enjoy a glass of something in the evening...maybe even in the Secret Garden, weather permitting!
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Soak

The bathroom has a luxurious clawed feet roll-top traditional bath, which I couldn't resist painting pink!

There's complimentary aromatherapy hand, body and hair wash, which are made with all natural ingredients, organic where possible. These are in elegant glass bottles to avoid plastic.

The floor is a vintage design tile with the added luxury of underfloor heating to keep your toes toasty!

And of course, the towels are white and fluffy.

We also provide full length white 100% cotton bath robes for that perfect spa feeling.

And if you do like to soak, you'll find some Pink Cottage Bath Salts - home made own-blend complimentary and rejuvenating to melt away and aches and pains!

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Rest

The double bedroom has a very comfy luxurious king-sized bed with a super quality memory mattress for the ultimate restful nights sleep.

Bed linens are natural 100% cotton premium high-thread count.

The window has a discreet black-out blind should you want to banish the early morning light!
There's phone charging points by the bed and a hairdryer too.

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Breakfast

Complimentary


You'll find some lovely complimentary breakfast items waiting for you to enjoy.


No need to remember to do a shop for basics before you get here!
Here's what you'll find waiting for you:

Locally Baked Bread
Local Butter
Jam and Marmalade hand-made locally
Luxury Muesli
Irish Organic Porridge Oats
Ground Coffee for the cafetiere
Tea - black loose-leaf tea
Herbal Teas
Local Fresh Milk 

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Continental


If you want to purchase from our bespoke breakfast menu you can do this when booking.

Here's some luxury extras you can place an order for:

Fresh Orange Juice
Fresh Berries - Blueberry or Raspberry
Greek Yogurt
Irish Wheaten Bread*
Croissants*


(*we're happy to substitute to lactose or gluten free alternatives)

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The Secret Garden

You also have private access to the Secret Garden which lies hidden at the bottom of the garden of our holiday cottage.

It's sheltered and secluded with high hedges, looking over the sea...perfect to sit and read and listen to the birds. There's a chiminea for the cooler evenings and a bbq if the weather's good!

I also supply you with some kindling, logs, tea lights, bbq coals, matches...all you need for a couple of evenings to keep warm in the garden while watching the sunset.

The soft chair cushions are kept easily accessible in a storage container at one side of the garden, so it's quick and easy to get comfy and enjoy the sea air.

Bring a good book and if you're still sitting there after the afternoon sun fades, there's a couple of blankets if it gets chilly!

And the best bit...no-one will know you're even there!
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Four Star Tourist Award


AWARD WINNING 4 STAR ACCOMMODATION

Whitehead holiday cottage awarded four-star grading by Tourism NI

A cosy holiday cottage in County Antrim is celebrating after being awarded a four-star accommodation grading by Tourism Northern Ireland.


Situated on a rural headland walk at McCraes Brae, The Pink Cottage’s vibrant façade and luxurious accommodation were found by the tourism body to “ooze charm and character”.

Guests can also enjoy the tranquillity of the boutique property’s secret garden, where high hedges provide a secluded and sheltered spot to relax.


The holiday let is just five minutes from the spectacular Gobbins Cliff Path, while a short drive will take visitors along the Causeway Coastal Route and its tourist gems such as the Giant’s Causeway, Game of Thrones filming locations, and the famous Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge.

 - Suzi McIlhatton, Accommodation Certification Manager at Tourism NI

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